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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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